Interview: John Bush (Armored Saint / ex-Anthrax) Talks 90’s era Anthrax, Revisiting Sound of White Noise & Future Armored Saint Plans

In this episode of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson sits down with metal icon John Bush, focusing on his tenure as lead singer of Anthrax from 1992-2005. 

In December 2025, John will revisit the material he co-wrote and recorded with Anthrax in a special three show series in Los Angeles, New York and St. Charles, IL.  In advance of these performances, John takes us on a deep dive through his history with the band - from joining, writing, recording to touring. 

Episode Highlights: 

- John recalls first seeing Anthrax perform in the 1980's and shares the emotional and musical crossroads he faced when the opportunity arose to join the band. 

- He talks about his earliest writing and recording sessions with Anthrax, especially on Sound of White Noise, Stomp 442, Volume 8: The Threat is Real, and We've Come For You All

- Touring tales including his roots in Armored Saint, legendary tour with Metallica and W.A.S.P in 1985, being asked to join Metallica and the full circle moment when he joined them onstage to play Four Horsemen

- John also gives listeners a peek at current plans with Armored Saint: a new album nearly complete, and upcoming shows including supporting Michael Schenker and W.A.S.P.

- This is a must listen for heavy metal fans, especially those who love the stories behind the album.  John is raw, honest and full of history - a true metal legend. 

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